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The path to reconciliation starts with education and awareness
The Centre’s commitment to Reconciliation with Indigenous peoples is something close to our hearts. It is enshrined among our key priorities, and it is reflected in our support of initiatives that address the housing needs of Indigenous communities.

Homelessness is a woman’s world, too, but a very hidden one, study shows
Women and gender-diverse people often experience homelessness in a way that leaves them both undercounted and underrepresented in the search for solutions. And the leading cause, a new survey indicates, is relationship break-ups that push them and their children into housing precarity.

Shouting from the rooftops: A podcast about social and community housing

Editorial: Housing finds a home in Trudeau cabinet

Winnipeg co-op hoping to be passive-housing prototype
Afraid they could be pushed out of their changing neighbourhood, a group of neighbours organized and formed their own cooperative. A shared passion for environmentally friendly design lay the groundwork for a net-zero, and socially inclusive, housing ecosystem.

Milton Park: the battle isn’t over

Parkdale rooming house tenants are not alone in battle to save their homes

Coming Home: Squamish Nation to build affordable housing on reserve land
The Hiy̓ám̓ ta Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Housing Society, founded by the Squamish Nation Council, has an ambitious goal of providing every member of their community with affordable and culturally appropriate housing. A first project will be launched shortly, and others are already in preparation.

Editorial: Three new members join the team and regional energy coaches get a new leader
In last month’s newsletter, we talked about the importance of acting together, introduced you to one of our volunteer project reviewers and celebrated several Indigenous projects. Today, we’d like to tell you about ourselves, since we have a lot of news to share!